Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L25 · Liverpool
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
L37 · Sefton
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southport has less crime — 92 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Garston saw somewhat more crime than Southport in April 2026 (108 vs 92 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garston sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Southport has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southport recorded fewer crimes than Garston — 92 vs 108 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Southport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Garston saw higher rates of Public order while Southport had more Shoplifting. Overall, Southport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 108).